Community Eligibility Provision Operations during SY 2021-2022 Q&A
This memorandum includes questions and answers intended to provide clarification to state agencies and program operators that participate or intend to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision during regular National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations.
Community Eligibility Provision: Guidance and Updated Q&As
The Community Eligibility Provision is a meal service option for local educational agencies and schools in high-poverty areas. CEP allows participating LEAs and schools to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without the burden of collecting household applications.
New Q&As Related to the Certification of Compliance with Meal Requirements for the NSLP
Attached are revised Questions and Answers related to the final rule entitled, Certification of Compliance with Meal Requirements for the National School Lunch Program under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
Q&As Related to the 6 Cents Certification Tool
Attached are revised questions and answers related to the Food and Nutrition Service prototype 6 Cents Certification Tool.